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[–] Broc_Lia 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Epstein wasn't merely rich, he was connected. Also, it was alleged he had blackmail material on quite a few powerful people.

Another possibly difference between the two cases is the strength of the evidence. If this guy confessed when being interviewed then the prosecutors would have had no reason to offer a plea bargain (even though the case came down to his word against theirs), so he got a full sentence.

With Epstein the prosecutors decided the evidence wasn't strong, so they offered a plea bargain and a negotiated sentence.